LiAngelo, the second of three basketball-playing Ball brothers, left UCLA during his freshman season for a Lithuanian professional league following his shoplifting arrest on a team trip to China. LiAngelo averaged 12.6 points per game for Vytautas Prienu this season, telling reporters the time overseas further helped him adjust to the NBA game.

"I think it prepared me a little better as far as going against grown men that care about their job every day," LiAngelo added. "Because if you are not producing out there, they will fire you quick. Every game is hard out there."

Of his exit from UCLA, LiAngelo said he doesn't remember much about the incident and has moved on. He noted how much he grew as a player in his time in Lithuania.

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LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 29: LiAngelo Ball #2 walks on the court during the Los Angeles Lakers 2018 NBA Pre-Draft Workout on May 29, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)

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LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 29: Lonzo Ball #1 of the Los Angeles Lakers greets his brother LiAngelo Ball #2 after he completed his NBA Pre-Draft Workout with the Los Angeles Lakers on May 29, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)

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LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 29: LiAngelo Ball #2 shoots baskets during the Los Angeles Lakers 2018 NBA Pre-Draft Workout on May 29, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)

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LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 29: LiAngelo Ball #2 stands on the court as he listens to head coach Luke Walton of the Los Angeles Lakers during the Los Angeles Lakers 2018 NBA Pre-Draft Workout on May 29, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)

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"Just being more mature as far as coming in and doing what you have to do and don't worry about outside stuff," he said. "More focus around the game really."

The 6-foot-5 LiAngelo said recently that he wanted to join his brother, the No. 2 overall pick in last summer's NBA draft, on the Lakers. Regarding his outspoken father LaVar Ball, who was critical of the Lakers on several occasions during Lonzo's rookie season, LiAngelo said he isn't concerned about teams avoiding him because of his dad.

"I don't worry too much about what my dad is doing," he said. "I know what I am about, I am here, playing for these guys, playing for the Lakers, that's what it's going to be."

LiAngelo isn't sure of his draft prospects, telling reporters, "Whatever team thinks that I can produce for them, that is who I am going to play for." He is expected to go undrafted next month.

LiAngelo said he has a workout scheduled with the Golden State Warriors as well.

The Lakers own the No. 25 pick in the first round of the draft, along with No. 47 in the second round.